By Adam Pagnucco. Three key votes were taken this week by the county council and its committees that have begun shaping the FY26 operating budget…
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This is How to Be Like Virginia
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By Adam Pagnucco. Once again, County Executive Marc Elrich is saying we need to be like Virginia. And once again, his argument rings hollow because…
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D.C. Lost its Bond Rating – Who is Next?
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By Adam Pagnucco. Moody’s Ratings has downgraded the District of Columbia’s bond rating from Aaa (its highest level) to Aa1. The move should inspire fear…
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Friedson Opposes Income Tax Hike
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By Adam Pagnucco. The day after County Executive Marc Elrich proposed replacing his recommended property tax hike with a retroactive income tax hike, Council Member…
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By Adam Pagnucco. While County Executive Marc Elrich has proposed an FY26 operating budget with a property tax hike, a gigantic solid waste fee increase…
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By Adam Pagnucco. County Executive Marc Elrich has sent a memo to the county council withdrawing his proposal to raise the county’s property tax. Instead,…
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By Adam Pagnucco. County Executive Marc Elrich has recommended a 3.5 cent increase in the county’s real property tax rate. When combined with his change…
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Glass Comes Out Against Property Tax Hike
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By Adam Pagnucco. At-large County Council Member Evan Glass has come out against County Executive Marc Elrich’s recommended property tax increase. He joins Council Members…
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Sayles Opposes Tax Hike
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By Adam Pagnucco. Council Member Laurie-Anne Sayles, who holds an at-large seat, has sent out a campaign email opposing County Executive Marc Elrich’s recommended property…
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By Adam Pagnucco. There was a time when county council members generally frowned on colleagues who urged residents to lobby them. It was thought to…
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